Product Description

Sharks evoke a mixture of fear and fascination in most people. Portrayed in movies and books as vicious killers, sharks are, in fact, one of the most fascinating and diverse creatures in the ocean.

This handy guide to all the species of sharks in the world will prove invaluable to the diver, tourist, student and naturalist. More than 120 species are covered and illustrated with 450 color photographs to provide a comprehensive look at this magnificent creature.

An ideal book for anyone interested in sharks, it provides up-to-date information with clear color photographs in a handy format for use in the field or at a desk. Readers who need essential facts quickly will be pleased with the orderly presentation of information, the completeness of the entries and the accuracy of the information. The color photographs help in identifying species as well as providing a visual reference for the information presented.

Sharks is an ideal guide and reference for all levels of interest from school project to professional divers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #416749 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-02
• Original language: Italian
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From Booklist
Following an introduction to these "misunderstood monsters" and an overview of their systems and lifestyle, Perrine offers a spellbinding shark gallery. Color action photographs and specifics on 18 species are provided. The author demonstrates that the shark faces greater peril from humankind than the reverse, for "compared to the 10^-15 people killed by sharks each year," humans are responsible for killing millions of sharks annually. The necessity of this marine predator in the natural system is stressed in Perrine's plea for greater understanding and environmental protection for the shark. Denise Perry Donavin

Review
"Sharks" leaves you with not a fear of, but a fear for, this marvelously adapted animal group. -- Green Teacher

An excellent little guide ... This book has something to offer all levels of readers -- G.C. Jensen, Choice 10/2002

Packed with color and go a little beyond the basic identification guides by looking at some issues. -- Sharon Wootton, Everett Herald 05/25/2002

The language is straightforward and ... answer[s] the questions of young readers and interested amateurs. -- Diane C. Schmidt, E-STREAMS 08/01/2002

This delightful book ... an excellent visual treatment ... the descriptions are clear and interesting. -- Frederic F. Burchsted, American Reference Book Annual /2003

Review
The reader will come away with an understanding and awe of these remarkable creatures. (Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist 200208)

An excellent little guide ... This book has something to offer all levels of readers (G.C. Jensen Choice 200210)

Straightforward and topics covered in the introductory section are the right subjects to answer the questions of young readers. (Diane C. Schmidt E-Streams 20020801)

Go[es] a little beyond the basic identification guides by looking at some issues ... and the complexity of ecosystems. (Sharon Wootton Everett Herald 20020525)

Delightful ... stunning underwater photography with descriptions of 120 species ... excellent visual treatment ... descriptions are clear and interesting. (Frederic F. Burchsted American Reference Book Annual 2003)

Packed with superb full-color photos and up-to-date information. (Green Teacher )

Customer Reviews

A photopacked presentation
Over 120 species of sharks and rays are illustrated in this concise guide, which adds essays on their history, biology and ecology. From cover to cover, Sharks is a photopacked presentation that will prove to be a very specific reference, and any library seeking one good comprehensive shark book will find it a welcome addition.

Great Little Book
I really like this book, although some of the pictures could be better as far as showing more angles are concerned. It basically describes many of the different kinds of sharks, with information about where they are located, typical size, and different habits of each. It has pictures for all the sharks that it describes, even the obscure ones. I had never seen a picture of a goblin shark (although it is dead) until I got this book! I recommend this book to anyone interested in sharks. While it isn't perfect, it is better than most I've seen, and is a nice book to have in your collection.

Worth buying!
This is a book I go back to again and again. The info is concise and also contains interesting articles from experts.